http://www.instructables.com Wed, 22 May 2013 04:55:31 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Top-5-Ways-to-open-a-Coke-Beer-bottle-Without/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/N6FP/HFSH5GWV/FDPN6FPHFSH5GWV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/N6FP/HFSH5GWV/FDPN6FPHFSH5GWV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/N6FP/HFSH5GWV/FDPN6FPHFSH5GWV.SMALL.jpg TopDIY Enjoy !....
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 14:09:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/MacGyver-Lighter/
MacGyver Lighter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBU/5B0K/HET12KZ1/FBU5B0KHET12KZ1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBU/5B0K/HET12KZ1/FBU5B0KHET12KZ1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBU/5B0K/HET12KZ1/FBU5B0KHET12KZ1.SMALL.jpg NinjaBoy12 It's a winter night and your power has just gone out. Now you need a fire to keep your family warm but you are out of matches and your lighter died. So you think, WWMD (What Would MacGyver Do). MAKE HIS OWN LIGHTER!!!!! Caution- this project does involve fire so be careful as burns can result. I am...
By: NinjaBoy12

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 1 Apr 2013 12:39:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Comprehensive-Altoids-Personal-SurvivalEveryday/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS2/WPNW/HE07P68G/FS2WPNWHE07P68G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS2/WPNW/HE07P68G/FS2WPNWHE07P68G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS2/WPNW/HE07P68G/FS2WPNWHE07P68G.SMALL.jpg rscheeres Version 1.0  Everyday I carry the following on me at a MINIMUM: 2 knives, 2 firestarters, 2 flashlights, 2 multi tools, 2 paracord accessories and - of course - this Altoids survival kit [which I am in the process of duplicating into an Altoids Smalls Tin].  I also have 2 bugout bags [BOB] and 2 em...
By: rscheeres

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 9 Mar 2013 16:29:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-Char-Cloth-With-A-Tuna-Can/
How To Make Char Cloth With A Tuna Can - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX6/OU3T/HDYZDR79/FX6OU3THDYZDR79.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX6/OU3T/HDYZDR79/FX6OU3THDYZDR79.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX6/OU3T/HDYZDR79/FX6OU3THDYZDR79.SMALL.jpg The King of Random I sacrificed my kids clothes and a can of tuna to make some high quality fire starter!  Here's how to make a great batch of Char-Cloth to add to your emergency kit. www.thekingofrandom.com Watch The Video! WARNING: This project should not be attempted without adult supervision and adequate...
By: The King of Random

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 7 Mar 2013 09:01:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/5-Minute-Firestarter/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG3/TWBF/HDOVUSBA/FG3TWBFHDOVUSBA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG3/TWBF/HDOVUSBA/FG3TWBFHDOVUSBA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG3/TWBF/HDOVUSBA/FG3TWBFHDOVUSBA.SMALL.jpg tutdude98 In this Instructable i will show you how to make portable,small burning firestarter that you can use for camping,BBQ;survival kit or maybe zombie apocalypse  Items you will need 1 paper towel or toilet paper Wax (you can use it from old candle) Candle warmer (hot plate to melt the wax) Scissors Al...
By: tutdude98

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:38:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-rebuild-of-a-Zippo-lighter/
DIY rebuild of a Zippo lighter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJZ/MEOZ/HDHW56C6/FJZMEOZHDHW56C6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJZ/MEOZ/HDHW56C6/FJZMEOZHDHW56C6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJZ/MEOZ/HDHW56C6/FJZMEOZHDHW56C6.SMALL.jpg ke4mcl the zippo lighter, often imitated but never duplicated. few products have stood the test of time like the zippo lighter. if there was any one bit of classic americana most people can identify, it's a zippo. it's a simple, well engineered design that always works if properly cared for. a zippo will ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 26 Feb 2013 14:29:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Wind-and-Water-Proof-Fatwood/ http://cdn.instructables.com/F75/JKM5/H461X9CU/F75JKM5H461X9CU.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F75/JKM5/H461X9CU/F75JKM5H461X9CU.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F75/JKM5/H461X9CU/F75JKM5H461X9CU.SMALL.jpg builderofcoolthings A simple yet (somewhat) time-consuming way to make the best waterproof fatwood you will ever burn! This stuff has some amazing properties, such as being waterproof and retaining its flammability while being submerged for long periods of time, being able to burn ferociously in high speed winds (30-50...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 4 Jul 2012 14:00:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Survival-Gear-and-KIts/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8X/PS0G/H337L1WG/F8XPS0GH337L1WG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8X/PS0G/H337L1WG/F8XPS0GH337L1WG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8X/PS0G/H337L1WG/F8XPS0GH337L1WG.SMALL.jpg Dguy42 This guide shows you a variety of the best survival kits and gear that are on instructables. Altoids Fire Kit Here is a kit I made which purpose is to start a fire. And maybe some day can save your LIFE. Enjoy!!! The best survival kit ever I'm going to show you how to make a inexpensive waterp...
By: Dguy42

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Jun 2012 11:50:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-make-a-charcloth-maker/
how to make a charcloth-maker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRF/4XMM/H2WEW5QG/FRF4XMMH2WEW5QG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRF/4XMM/H2WEW5QG/FRF4XMMH2WEW5QG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRF/4XMM/H2WEW5QG/FRF4XMMH2WEW5QG.SMALL.jpg rallekralle how to make a charcloth-maker im not responseble for anything you do whith this thing the stuff you need beer can wide can high can scissors tealight cotton cloth takeout take out the parrafin from the "cup" save the cup, its the part you will need use the scissors or a knife t...
By: rallekralle

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Jun 2012 03:41:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/My-survival-kit-first-post/
My survival kit (first post!) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLO/FX8X/H21CGO6V/FLOFX8XH21CGO6V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLO/FX8X/H21CGO6V/FLOFX8XH21CGO6V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLO/FX8X/H21CGO6V/FLOFX8XH21CGO6V.SMALL.jpg blzrby Im in Australia, and you cant buy atloids commonly around here, so i added 2 eclipse tins and a bit of duct tape and got this Stuff
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 11:15:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Fire-Survival-Technique-using-a-battery/
Easy Fire Starter Technique, using a single battery. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCK/HL08/H15NCK8G/FCKHL08H15NCK8G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCK/HL08/H15NCK8G/FCKHL08H15NCK8G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCK/HL08/H15NCK8G/FCKHL08H15NCK8G.SMALL.jpg Kold Have you got one of those "Justin Case" survival Chests?  Look no further for the latest addition to your collection.  Materials First Things First.  What do i need?  well, Ultimately you only need a single 9 Volt Battery, and some steel Wool. (anything Finer than #0, Should work, however the b...
By: Kold

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 01:29:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Altoids-Fire-Kit/
Altoids Fire Kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEK/HQYY/GZPZEYGG/FEKHQYYGZPZEYGG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEK/HQYY/GZPZEYGG/FEKHQYYGZPZEYGG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEK/HQYY/GZPZEYGG/FEKHQYYGZPZEYGG.SMALL.jpg MicahelRoss Here is a kit I made which purpose is to start a fire. And maybe some day can save your LIFE. Enjoy!!! Contents -Empty Altoids can -3 bandages -2 birthday candles -fire steel -3 mini straw fire starters (have a tutorial on those) -Dryer lint at the bottom of the can -about 15 matches and striker ...
By: MicahelRoss

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 28 Mar 2012 07:30:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/New-Altoids-Pocket-Survival-Kit/
*New* Altoids Pocket Survival Kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO4/CW4E/GZUB3UXO/FO4CW4EGZUB3UXO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO4/CW4E/GZUB3UXO/FO4CW4EGZUB3UXO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO4/CW4E/GZUB3UXO/FO4CW4EGZUB3UXO.SMALL.jpg MicahelRoss This is an update to my old survival kit I will be going more into detail with this one Read carefully because there is some good info. I know this kit isn't much but its better to have this then nothing. Enjoy~! Contents I have allot of stuff in a straw because i think its compact and water...
By: MicahelRoss

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 19 Mar 2012 18:05:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pill-Bottle-Survival-Kit/
Pill Bottle Survival Kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ5/8GGN/GZKG2R0F/FJ58GGNGZKG2R0F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ5/8GGN/GZKG2R0F/FJ58GGNGZKG2R0F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ5/8GGN/GZKG2R0F/FJ58GGNGZKG2R0F.SMALL.jpg MicahelRoss This is a very simple and mini survival kit that covers the essentials of survival Enjoy!!! Contents -Empty pill bottle - 3 mini straw fire starters ( have an instructable on that) -3 matches -1 bandage -1 striker -1 hook -1 weight - tinfoil -some fishing line - razor blade -2 safety pins - 3 fee...
By: MicahelRoss

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 8 Mar 2012 18:19:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Mini-Straw-Fire-Starters-easy/
How to Make Mini Straw Fire Starters (easy) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7L/UIZB/GZ0BWAU8/F7LUIZBGZ0BWAU8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7L/UIZB/GZ0BWAU8/F7LUIZBGZ0BWAU8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7L/UIZB/GZ0BWAU8/F7LUIZBGZ0BWAU8.SMALL.jpg MicahelRoss Awesome little WATERPROOF fire starter ready to Go! Can be used for camping or survival kit (made a survival kit with straw fire starters in it check it out) What you will need -Straw(s) -pliers -Pointy stick has to fit inside straw -Cotton rounds -lighter or match Step 1 Cut the straw with s...
By: MicahelRoss

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2012 18:58:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Altoids-Pocket-Survival-Kit/
Altoids Pocket Survival Kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLU/DKCN/GZ38JHXI/FLUDKCNGZ38JHXI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLU/DKCN/GZ38JHXI/FLUDKCNGZ38JHXI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLU/DKCN/GZ38JHXI/FLUDKCNGZ38JHXI.SMALL.jpg MicahelRoss This is my survival kit I made. Very useful in camping trips and survival situations. Neat, Pocket size, and ready to GO! Contents -Fishing hook -Needle -Napkin -2 Fire strikers -6 straw Fire starters -Tinfoil -2 Bandages -Mini Multi tool -5 Matches -2 Safety pins - 2 Birthday candles - Some sa...
By: MicahelRoss

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2012 18:11:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Improvised-Emergency-Handwarmer-Firestarter/
Improvised Emergency Handwarmer / Firestarter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F65/5WOU/GUKZRLRS/F655WOUGUKZRLRS.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F65/5WOU/GUKZRLRS/F655WOUGUKZRLRS.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F65/5WOU/GUKZRLRS/F655WOUGUKZRLRS.SMALL.jpg punkhead58 The winter months are approaching, and for those of us who live up North, this means that we must prepare ourselves for frigid temperatures and lots of snow. Now, regardless of how much we prepare, believe it or not, sh** happens. Your heater might fail during a blizzard, or your car might die on th...
By: punkhead58

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 4 Nov 2011 17:02:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Get-Rescued-Using-a-Deck-of-Cards/
Get Rescued Using a Deck of Cards - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/VB5E/GTSF1KL9/FM1VB5EGTSF1KL9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/VB5E/GTSF1KL9/FM1VB5EGTSF1KL9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/VB5E/GTSF1KL9/FM1VB5EGTSF1KL9.SMALL.jpg CHARLESCRANFORD The main goal of survival....is to stay alive until you get home. Some people like to think that they could take anything that nature could throw their way, for an unlimited amount of time. They are in topmost physical and mental condition and have the training and know how to survive anywhere in t...
By: CHARLESCRANFORD

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 16 Oct 2011 04:23:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-char-cloth/
How to make char cloth. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAU/N7JD/GTMPAZFP/FAUN7JDGTMPAZFP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAU/N7JD/GTMPAZFP/FAUN7JDGTMPAZFP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAU/N7JD/GTMPAZFP/FAUN7JDGTMPAZFP.SMALL.jpg nattyclem If you are going to make a survival kit or just going camping in the wild you are going to need some tinder to light your fire. If it is wet outside finding tinder is going to be hard, so taking some of this you are going to have a good chance of making a fire. What you need. All you need is a sm...
By: nattyclem

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 11 Oct 2011 10:54:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Customize-Your-Altoids-Survival-Kit/
How To Customize Your Altoids Survival Kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE7/DPGY/GTGCR4W6/FE7DPGYGTGCR4W6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE7/DPGY/GTGCR4W6/FE7DPGYGTGCR4W6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE7/DPGY/GTGCR4W6/FE7DPGYGTGCR4W6.SMALL.jpg Survivor Jack Disasters like Japan 2011 and Katrina, remind us. Our only Tools are our Survival Knowledge & whatever we have on us or within reach. While I normally carry a fanny pouch or backpack, I take an Altoids Survival Kit seriously. At a wedding where my major gear would be in the car, that Survival Tin's ...
By: Survivor Jack

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Oct 2011 19:08:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Never-put-your-face-near-the-fire-again-and-more/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHL/WXJS/GTGCVKWT/FHLWXJSGTGCVKWT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHL/WXJS/GTGCVKWT/FHLWXJSGTGCVKWT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHL/WXJS/GTGCVKWT/FHLWXJSGTGCVKWT.SMALL.jpg herwood_forest_alaska The wind is blowing the wood is damp so you try to blow on the fire only to get that smoke burning your eyes and hold your breath then blow [almost impossible]... people are depending on you to warm them or the food or both.Do I have the answer for you. Its so easy to make and simple you will a...
By: herwood_forest_alaska

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Oct 2011 23:41:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Survival-Kit-Not-a-Candy-Tin/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/3SGC/GT6ZDUJQ/FR53SGCGT6ZDUJQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/3SGC/GT6ZDUJQ/FR53SGCGT6ZDUJQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/3SGC/GT6ZDUJQ/FR53SGCGT6ZDUJQ.SMALL.jpg punkhead58 This is my entry for the Survival Skills Challenge, and my first Instructable. Here is my little utility/emergency* survival pouch that I carry while camping, hiking, and fishing. Now, I do all of these activities in nice weather (late spring-early fall), so I wanted a small, compact kit that would...
By: punkhead58

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:32:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/7-Methods-of-Primitive-Fire-Starting/
7 Methods of Primitive Fire Starting - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPG/YIMP/GSSOZZ3A/FPGYIMPGSSOZZ3A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPG/YIMP/GSSOZZ3A/FPGYIMPGSSOZZ3A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPG/YIMP/GSSOZZ3A/FPGYIMPGSSOZZ3A.SMALL.jpg MissouriVillian I have used all of the following methods successfully. Each one CAN produce fire, but is not guaranteed to. My personal favorites are the fire piston and the flint and steel. I have noted a few "ibles" about making both. Certainly you could also purchase both. They are small and easy to pack, and ha...
By: MissouriVillian

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 21 Sep 2011 02:48:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Do-and-Do-nots-of-surviving/
The Do and Do-nots of surviving - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0A/OKA0/GSK4BBQ4/F0AOKA0GSK4BBQ4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0A/OKA0/GSK4BBQ4/F0AOKA0GSK4BBQ4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0A/OKA0/GSK4BBQ4/F0AOKA0GSK4BBQ4.SMALL.jpg thedailyrecycler      So your plane crashes down on an empty island and you are the only one left alive. What are you to do? DON'T panic is the very first thing people think, but actually the more optimistic you are about being saved, the higher chance you will die. Think about it for a minute, you are thinking you ...
By: thedailyrecycler

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 14 Sep 2011 19:42:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-homadesurvival-cangrill/
How to make a homade/survival cangrill - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJB/WKXE/GS3BED3Q/FJBWKXEGS3BED3Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJB/WKXE/GS3BED3Q/FJBWKXEGS3BED3Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJB/WKXE/GS3BED3Q/FJBWKXEGS3BED3Q.SMALL.jpg XxFullMetalxX Heya thats my first instruction ^^ My english is not really good but sh*t happens xD you need: 1x needle 1xmultitool or a pliers 1x can some wire step one use the multitool and make some holes into the can step 2 now use the wire and  make a  net like a tennis racket step 3 make a hole ...
By: XxFullMetalxX

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 8 Sep 2011 12:00:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-an-EDC-and-be-prepared-for-anything/
Make an EDC, and be prepared for anything. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN2/SAQU/GMSXINQ0/FN2SAQUGMSXINQ0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN2/SAQU/GMSXINQ0/FN2SAQUGMSXINQ0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN2/SAQU/GMSXINQ0/FN2SAQUGMSXINQ0.SMALL.jpg wakojako ##EDIT## Oops! I forgot to mention that this 'ible is dedicated to my friend - it was his idea to make this 'ible I just photographed it, chose the contents and wrote the instructions. I do carry some of the components, just not all of them. Happy now? "What's an 'EDC'?" you may ask. EDC stands fo...
By: wakojako

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Apr 2011 08:50:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Fire-Starter-With-a-Disposable-Camera-Urb/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW5/139C/GM9QK7Q4/FW5139CGM9QK7Q4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW5/139C/GM9QK7Q4/FW5139CGM9QK7Q4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW5/139C/GM9QK7Q4/FW5139CGM9QK7Q4.SMALL.jpg SurvivalCentral What you need for this project: - disposable camera that has a flash - soldering iron - solder - hot glue gun - a length of wire - knife or wire strippers Warning: you can get quite the electric shock from the capacitor, so please discharge it before you start, by activating the flash or with a kni...
By: SurvivalCentral

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 9 Apr 2011 06:09:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Starting-a-Fire-With-9V-Battery-and-Steel-Wool/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4D/DYJ0/GM4N10EU/F4DDYJ0GM4N10EU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4D/DYJ0/GM4N10EU/F4DDYJ0GM4N10EU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4D/DYJ0/GM4N10EU/F4DDYJ0GM4N10EU.SMALL.jpg SurvivalCentral Here is a video of how to star a fire wit a battery and some steel wool. All you need is some tinder a 9V Battery and some steel wool. Enjoy and be fire safe.
By: SurvivalCentral

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 6 Apr 2011 10:32:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Start-a-Fire-With-a-Disposable-Camera-Fire-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDU/J6WA/GM4N10D6/FDUJ6WAGM4N10D6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDU/J6WA/GM4N10D6/FDUJ6WAGM4N10D6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDU/J6WA/GM4N10D6/FDUJ6WAGM4N10D6.SMALL.jpg SurvivalCentral This is a video of how to star a fire with steel wool and a home made taser, made with a disposable camera. Instructions on how to make my fire starter / taser will follow. You can also find other designs on instructables. Enjoy and be safe.
By: SurvivalCentral

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Apr 2011 13:58:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Survival-Necklace/
Survival Necklace - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXW/ND43/GEWKU94V/FXWND43GEWKU94V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXW/ND43/GEWKU94V/FXWND43GEWKU94V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXW/ND43/GEWKU94V/FXWND43GEWKU94V.SMALL.jpg gilleseg THE SURVIVAL NECKLACE!!! In a few days my wife an I are going hiking in the Daniel Boone National Forrest and in preparation for that I decided to make a survival necklace.  While I don't think I will actually need this necklace, I figured it would be fun to have and in a really extreme emergency...
By: gilleseg

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Oct 2010 21:28:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Illustrated-amp-Detailed-Guide-To-Making-A-Fire-/
Illustrated & Detailed Guide To Making A Fire Piston - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTF/L8OG/FYTCL4ZH/FTFL8OGFYTCL4ZH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTF/L8OG/FYTCL4ZH/FTFL8OGFYTCL4ZH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTF/L8OG/FYTCL4ZH/FTFL8OGFYTCL4ZH.SMALL.jpg jphphotography In this instructable I will attempt to show you how to make a fire piston using relatively common materials found at your local hardware store. It took me a few attempts to get it working right so hopefully this instructable will help you benefit from what I've learned. The cost is under $20 per pis...
By: jphphotography

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 28 Aug 2009 03:15:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-survive-in-the-woodsjungle/
How to survive in the woods/jungle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVZ/QFZN/FHXUOGLP/FVZQFZNFHXUOGLP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVZ/QFZN/FHXUOGLP/FVZQFZNFHXUOGLP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVZ/QFZN/FHXUOGLP/FVZQFZNFHXUOGLP.SMALL.jpg greenwing hero This Instructable will be teaching you how to survive in the wilderness, but you must remember the single most important rule of any true survivalist: "be prepared for anything mother nature may throw at you" now that we have that out the way you have to decide now whether it is worth you carrying...
By: greenwing hero

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:16:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Using-Swedish-FireSteel-to-ignite-tinder/
Using Swedish FireSteel to ignite tinder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLS/D6DJ/FCEIJEFE/FLSD6DJFCEIJEFE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLS/D6DJ/FCEIJEFE/FLSD6DJFCEIJEFE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLS/D6DJ/FCEIJEFE/FLSD6DJFCEIJEFE.SMALL.jpg lackofmotive This instructable will introduce the basics of starting a fire by method of Swedish FireSteel. FireSteel easily ignites damp tinder with a spark in excess of 3000 degrees Celsius (5500 degrees Fahrenheit). This method of fire making is also beneficial when on a prolonged outing as a continual sour...
By: lackofmotive

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Feb 2008 17:37:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Simple-Shelter/
Build a Simple Shelter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFW/79F6/FCEILM3Z/FFW79F6FCEILM3Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFW/79F6/FCEILM3Z/FFW79F6FCEILM3Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFW/79F6/FCEILM3Z/FFW79F6FCEILM3Z.SMALL.jpg so_simple98 Alright, your stuck in the woods with no shelter, no compass, no cell phone, all you have is the clothes on your back, a c.amp saw, and your knife. It's almost 5:00 in the afternoon, nobody is going to find you before morning, and it's getting dark fast It's the middle of February and it gets pret...
By: so_simple98

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 9 Feb 2008 21:20:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Start-Fire-with-Water/
How to Start Fire with Water! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT6/JEK5/FB7FC4OC/FT6JEK5FB7FC4OC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT6/JEK5/FB7FC4OC/FT6JEK5FB7FC4OC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT6/JEK5/FB7FC4OC/FT6JEK5FB7FC4OC.SMALL.jpg pudi.dk You probably already know a few ways to do this, but none that beats this method! It will not only make you be able to start a combustion with a drop of water, but it will be the coolest GREEN flame!For a brief description please watch this video: Note: Alot of people have mistakenly claimed that I ...
By: pudi.dk

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2008 13:47:48 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Lost-in-the-woods-without-water%3f-Boil-dirty-water-/
MacGyver Style DIY tip based on a Survivor man episode - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F7L/64WB/F6S98ITH/F7L64WBF6S98ITH.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F7L/64WB/F6S98ITH/F7L64WBF6S98ITH.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F7L/64WB/F6S98ITH/F7L64WBF6S98ITH.SMALL.gif SmartPhoneCardTrick This is a tip from the show Survivor Man on The Discovery Channel!This video will teach you how to kill bacteria in dirty water, in the wild, with only a plastic bottle, a string and a lighter or match.Original video link Finding water in the wilderness without a stream or running water If you're...
By: SmartPhoneCardTrick

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 25 Sep 2007 14:51:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Char-Cloth/
Make Char Cloth - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FI0/BZHT/X7RET9K50J7/FI0BZHTX7RET9K50J7.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FI0/BZHT/X7RET9K50J7/FI0BZHTX7RET9K50J7.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FI0/BZHT/X7RET9K50J7/FI0BZHTX7RET9K50J7.SMALL.jpg Graywolf In this entry I will show you how to make char cloth which will aid you in fire starting the primitive way. Make the char tin You need a tin of some sort it just hast to be a closeable tin that is kinda air tight like a tin of mints or maby a altoid can. When you get your tin you need to punch a ...
By: Graywolf

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